Clos du Tu Buf Pineau d’Aunis 2023
A rustic, peppery red from a grape so obscure even its own synonym confuses people.
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Pineau d’Aunis (also known by the synonym Chenin Noir, though DNA analysis has shown it is unrelated to Chenin Blanc), grown on organic and biodynamically farmed vines in the Loire Valley, France.
Taste Profile: A bright red colour with aromas of red fruits, herbs and spices. Light-bodied on the palate, with refreshing acidity and flavours of red cherry, raspberry and black pepper.
Winemaking Process: Fermented with natural yeasts and aged in old oak barrels for several months to build flavour and texture without adding new wood character.
Winemaker: Clos du Tu Buf is a family-run estate in the Loire Valley known for its organic and biodynamic farming practices, championing rustic, lesser-known local varieties like Pineau d’Aunis alongside the region’s more familiar grapes.
